Clerk- Registration I PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lawrenceburg is seeking a Registration Clerk to handle patient admissions and clerical duties. The role requires strong critical thinking and communication skills. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate data entry and assist patients with the admission process. This position supports the healthcare team by facilitating smooth patient experiences and requires adherence to organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties.
• Ensures accurate demographic and billing information is entered.
• Communicates with staff regarding patient admissions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decisive Judgment

Ability to Work Under Stress

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

06445 Registration Clerk STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description

Job Summary

Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions.

Reports to: Director of Business Office

FLSA: Non-exempt

Essential Functions

Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.

Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.

Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.

Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.

Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.• Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.• Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.• Accepts all call schedule as directed.• Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.

Organizational Expectations

• Compliance to the STRH - Lawrenceburg Standards of Performance is required.• Compliance to Dress Code Standards• Should this job description be filled by a PRN employee, they will be subject to the requirements of that position.

Job Requirements

Minimum EducationX High school diploma or equivalent Preferred

Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:□ Basic Life Support (BLS) □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) □ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) □Other__________________________ □Other_________________________ "can be obtained within first 30 days of employment"

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Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran